Program
Throwdown Lyrics
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The song "Program" by Throwdown addresses the idea of people blindly following societal norms and conforming to what is expected of them instead of living life on their own terms. The lyrics question who is in control of one's life and urges listeners to take control of their own destiny instead of being controlled by external forces.
The repeated phrase "hey hey, who programmed your fucking life" serves as a rallying cry for individualism and self-determination. The second verse references a military machine inside the singer's head, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the strict rules and regulations society imposes on individuals. The repetition of "brain dead" speaks to the idea that people who simply follow the status quo without questioning it are essentially dead inside.
Line by Line Meaning
HEY HEY
Attention grabber and beginning of the chorus
who programmed
Asking a rhetorical question about the source of control over one's life
HEY HEY HEY
Chorus continuation
your fuckin life.
Referring to the individual's life circumstances, choices, and opportunities
I AM MY OWN, MY OWN CONTROL.
Affirming one's personal autonomy and self-determination
Military machine inside my head.
Metaphor for the conformity and conditioning of societal institutions and expectations
Step by step, count the brain dead.
Observing the numbness and passivity of those who blindly follow the norm
Step by step, day by day, like a fuckin death wish train.
Metaphor for the slow and steady grind towards a meaningless existence
Into my head... into my brain.
Highlighting the invasion and potential domination of external influences and ideas
Brain dead. Brain dead.
Repetition and emphasis on the concept of being mentally numb and lifeless
What is this silence?
Questioning the lack of individuality and expression in society
Who programmed your life?
Reiteration of the opening question, seeking to inspire critical thinking and self-reflection
Now use your-god damn voice.
Urging listeners to break free from conformity and speak up for themselves
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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